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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 778
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes great pride |
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in joining the Texas Association of Counties in recognizing April |
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30, 2013, as County Government Day at the State Capitol; and |
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WHEREAS, The month of April, 2013, is being observed by the |
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National Association of Counties as National County Government |
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Month to provide the nation's citizens with an opportunity to |
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honor the many contributions made by county governments; and |
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WHEREAS, The oldest form of local government in the United |
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States, county government addresses many critical issues, |
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including environmental protection, indigent health care, |
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special assistance for the elderly, job training, and public |
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safety; and |
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WHEREAS, There are 254 counties in Texas, and those |
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dedicated individuals who serve our counties as elected or |
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appointed officials not only work diligently to meet the needs of |
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citizens without placing an undue burden on taxpayers but also |
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commit themselves to finding solutions to problems that will |
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benefit all Texans; and |
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WHEREAS, The Texas Association of Counties encourages |
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citizens across the state to observe National County Government |
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Month by learning more about this vital form of local government |
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and the many ways in which it serves the public; now, therefore, |
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be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd |
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Legislature, hereby commend the county officials of this state |
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for their countless contributions to Texas and welcome the |
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members of the Texas Association of Counties to Austin as they |
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celebrate County Government Day at the State Capitol; and, be it |
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further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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the Texas Association of Counties in honor of County Government |
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Day at the Capitol and as an expression of esteem from the Texas |
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Senate. |
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Hinojosa |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on April 30, 2013. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |